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Originally posted by: Jacer @ TFW2005.com

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Planet X has updated their Facebook page with prototype images of the fourth dino in their series homaging the Dinobot team from Fall Of Cybertron, this one being Quirinus. Quirinus is Planet X's take on the Dinobot Slag. He joins his teammate, Summanus (Snarl), Neptune (Sludge). and Caelus (Swoop) in the second quarter of 2015!

Check out the many new images after the jump!

Original Source: Planet X PX-05 Quirinus (Dinobot Slag) Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Cybergeeks Alliance page on Facebook, we have some brand new screen-caps of the Robots In Disguise (2015) cartoon! Fair warning, potential minor spoilers are ahead!

In this batch of images we get our first clean look at the cartoon appearance of Optimus Prime (who seems very much alive while holding a pick up truck - perhaps a nod to Kup?) and Drift! Also shown are Bumblebee, Grimlock, Sideswipe, and Strongarm. We're not sure of the context of the scene, but speculate away at the humorous nature it may present as Grimlock cradles Bumblebee and Strongarm holds Sideswipe back from something!

Check it out after the jump.

Staff Edit: Looks like more screen-caps are floating around of Drift and two other smaller samurai looking bots, perhaps some type of Mini-Con. Thanks to Daim Choc for compiling the images that originated from Megatronus on weibo.

Original Source: Transformers RID (2015) New Screen-caps Reveal Optimus Prime and Drift @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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That was fast! 3rd party group Perfect Effect has just unveiled an exciting new item on their Facebook page: an upgrade kit for Combiner Wars Superion!

This set appears to come with new, fully-articulated hands and larger, ankle-tiltable feet for the combiner, as well as a new arsenal for the separate component bots (which have the ability to store in their vehicle modes).

New hands and feet have been a common request for these combiners, and it's nice to see it happening so soon after the line's release; hopefully this is only the start of upgrade kits for the Combiner Wars figures!

Check it out after the break!

Original Source: Perfect Effect Combiner Wars Superion Upgrade Kit @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Good news for German Transformers fans now, the Combiner Wars deluxe series has arrived at German retail. TFW2005 member Nevermore has spotted the line at a German Toys"R"Us in Essen. He also passes on that stores are now closed for New Years, so German fans, for you the hunt begins in earnest in 2015!

We've also got reports of a release of the Voyagers via Starblight.de - they have been found at a Toys R Us in Karlsruhe!

Happy hunting!

Original Source: Combiner Wars Arrive in Germany @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The screen caps continue to trickle in from the new Robots In Disguise (2015) cartoon! Many of these episodes have already aired in other areas, so expect a heavy dose of these images circulating until the North American premiere date of February 2015. Because these new images contain potentially heavy spoilers, please skip this news post! Continue on after the jump if you don't mind!

Thanks to TFW members eabevella, daimchoc, and Tumblr user Jane's Meditation for the new set of images.

Original Source: More New Transformers RID (2015) New Screen-caps - Spoilers Ahead! @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The BotCon webpage has been updated to reveal the convention's 2015 theme: Cybertron's Most Wanted! We've been provided with a promotional image about the theme, so let the speculation begin as to which characters and toy molds will be used! More info about which universe this theme takes place in will be revealed via BotCon's Twitter later this evening.

BotCon will be taking place in St. Charles, Illinois from June 18-June 21, 2015. Be sure to reserve your room and start saving!

Original Source: BotCon 2015 Theme Revealed: Cybertron's Most Wanted @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Robots In Disguise episodes 1 – 13 are available to watch in China. With it he have even more screenshots from the show.

We saw the Autobots, this time we have the Decepticons.

While majority remains unnamed, we have screenshots of Fracture, Hammerstrike, Thunderhoof, Bisk, Underbite and Grimlock.

Checkout the images, after the jump.

Original Source: Even More New Transformers: Robots In Disguise Screencaps - Enter: The Decepticons @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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We've known for a while now that IDW's Transformers (formerly Robots in Disguise) would be uniting with the returning Windblade series to form the Combiner Wars event. However, the nature of the Windblade series has remained somewhat nebulous - until now. Writer Mairghread Scott has just clarified on her Tumblr that the Windblade series will be continuing, even after Combiner Wars:

"Hey. Just wanted some clarification. Is Windblade coming back as another miniseries or as an ongoing because I've heard both from different places"

"Windblade will be continuing after Combiner Wars. Happy New Year!"

Unfortunately, not many details beyond that are known at the moment, but keep an eye out for more info as it rolls in.

Discuss this revelation after the jump!

Original Source: Windblade Series Continuing After Combiner Wars @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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Thanks to the Planet Steel Express Taobao store, we've just been treated to brand new, colored images of Mastermind Creation's Cynicus figure! This toy by the popular third party group is a homage of the Decepticon Justice Division's Vos from the IDW comics. According to the Taobao listing, this figure should be releasing sometime around March 2015 and retail for approximately $60 USD. Once we get more preorder listings we'll update you if anything changes.

Check out the new images after the jump!

Original Source: Mastermind Creations Cynicus (IDW Vos) - New Colored Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: optimusfan @ TFW2005.com

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As the year drew to a close, the TFW2005 staff again paused to reflect on the new figures that graced our collections in 2014. With recent Hasbro changes that folded all collector oriented releases into a single line, many of the Age of Extinction movie figures that would have previously comprised a separate line were instead included in Generations. As a result, the Generations and Masterpiece lines collectively lead our 2014 selections.

Overall, four figures dominated staff voting in 2014. Which figures did the TFW staff rank as tops in 2014? Is your favorite release represented? Read on to find out more and sound off in the thread to let your opinion be known!

Original Source: TFW's Staff Top Toy Picks of 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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The next DeNA Transformers: Legends event; Dweller In The Depths is now live.

As the AUTOBOTS celebrate the activation of a new power core, the QUINTESSONS stare at their monitors, furious at the joy that ULTRA MAGNUS and his allies feel. One devises an idea to gain vengeance on both the AUTOBOTS and the DECEPTICONS, by using their old creations, the DWELLER and the TRANS-ORGANICS.

GALVATRON is berating his minions, threatening them with retribution for their repeated failures, when the QUINTESSONS arrive. They inform him of the new power core, but neglect to give him accurate coordinates, instead aiming him towards the resting place of the dreaded DWELLER.

GALVATRON and his forces arrive at the designated point, and destroy the security they find there as ULTRA MAGNUS and WRECK-GAR arrive to intercept them. But instead of the power core, they discover the DWELLER, who begins to attack all within reach, infecting them with a form of energy-vampirism.

Fleeing from their infected, energy-hungry friends and foes, WRECK-GAR pushes ULTRA MAGNUS through a blast door and destroys the controls, turning to face the oncoming TRANS-ORGANIC horde. Meanwhile, GALVATRON, unable to contain his rage, continues to attack the AUTOBOTS, with no heed to the condition of his soldiers.

How will WRECK-GAR survive the onslaught? Can ULTRA MAGNUS to end the menace of the DWELLER? Will GALVATRON turn this to his advantage? Find out on TRANSFORMERS Legends - “Dweller in the Depths”!

Original Source: Transformers: Legends Game Event - Dweller In The Depths @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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2005 Boards Member almightymaximus has found a retool of Transformers: Battle Masters Fight Night set at a Kmart retail store in Connecticut.

Unlike the previous version which was purple, Megatron is colored in his original G1 colors in this retool.

Both Optimus Prime and Megatron now carries weapons and the packaging art is also different.

Original Source: Transformers: Battle Masters Fight Night Retool Found @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: SilverOptimus @ TFW2005.com

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Transformers: Robots In Disguise is available to watch online in China (dubbed in Chinese) and the website 1905 is allowing 5-Minute Previews of each episode for the rest of the world to enjoy.

We also translated the synopsis of episodes 1 -13 for you to read. It's rough translation of the synopsis available on 1905.

We thank our members for their valuable contribution by providing more and more images, videos and info from the upcoming show. Keep 'em coming.

You can find the links and synopsis after the jump. But we do have to warn you… SPOILERS!

Original Source: Transformers: Robots In Disguise First 13 Episode Previews And Synopsis @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The Asia exclusive Movie Human Alliance Soundwave and Barricade set will be coming with a special premium accessory.

Much like the previous Asia exclusive die-cast Reflector camera, which came with the golden Masterpiece Megatron, this set will be coming with a die-cast version of Decepticon Frenzy in his boombox mode, from the scene where he infiltrated Air Force One in the first live action movie.

The page on Transformers Asia also has an updated release date for the set of 1/23/15 - mark your calendars and let's hope it doesn't slip again!

Original Source: Movie Frenzy Die-Cast Boombox to come with Asia Exclusive Human Alliance Soundwave and Barricade Set @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The TFW2005 Staff has compiled our favorite picks from the Third Party portion of our collections from 2014, and what a year it has been. Myself and many other TFW members will agree that 2014 may have been one of the most hectic times to collect Third Party figures, yet it brought so much enjoyment and reward from the plethora of options we had to choose from: combiners, "Masterpiece" level figures, IDW and non-G1 inspired toys ... there was just SO much released this year! 2014 saw the Third Party world take yet another huge leap in product volume and quality; here's your Third Party year in review, which has surely set up 2015 to be even bigger!

Are you favorite figures represented in the Staff's picks? Be sure to also check out TFW2005 member CZ Hazard's awesome year in review write up for Third Party as well to see even more feedback and polling results! Make the jump now to check it all out!

Original Source: TFW's Staff Top 3rd Party Toy Picks of 2014 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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The third party group Guilty has just revealed their next full figure project, which will be a War for Cybertron / Fall of Cybertron inspired Ultra Magnus figure named Incarnate. We have prototype images showing off both the robot mode, which is roughly deluxe scaled, and alternate mode. The paint job we see in the images is hand painted and not indicative of the final finish.

No release date or pricing info is available at this time. Check out the full set after the jump.

Original Source: Guilty Incarnate (WFC/FOC Ultra Magnus) Revealed - Prototype Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The final WTF@TFW of 2014 features a surprising heft of Transformers acquisition on the parts of Aaron and TJ Omega, while Vangelus simply lays his head on their chests and asks them to tell him a story.

You can download and comment on it here: WTF @ TFW - Episode 336

If you use iTunes and regularly subscribe to podcasts, you can add us to your player and have the software download each episode automatically each time we update. To do that, and give us a reviews on iTunes, click here: Transformers Podcast on iTunes.

Original Source: WTF@TFW Podcast episode 336 now online @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Botcon have posted some preview artwork for the Botcon 2015 set via their Twitter account. The penciled preview art for the 2015 comic shows off the world of Axiom Nexus as rendered by Matt Frank.

From the artwork, we can see a few familiar faces in the crowds, including Stampy from Beast Wars Neo, two female robots with Windblade's design - and also, a character with the vehicle mode of Generations Springer.

While many of these are background characters, it seems to imply that this year's convention figure set will use the Springer mold in some fashion, given the vehicle is a focal point in the last panel and almost certainly is the reason for the preceding two establishing shots.

Original Source: Botcon 2015 Comic Preview Art @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Site sponsor Robot Kingdom dropped by and posted their latest newsletter. Check below for a taste and read on to check out all the new arrivals and sales!
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Original Source: Robot Kingdom Newsletter 1255 @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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New promotional photos for Generations figures have been uploaded to Hasbro.com. These include...

• Generations Leader Class G1 Megatron
• Generations Leader Class Armada Megatron

And more! Check it after the break!

Original Source: New Transformers Generations Promotional Photos at Hasbro.com - Leader Megatrons And More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Mechafire @ TFW2005.com

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New promotional photos for Generations Combiner Wars figures have been uploaded to Hasbro.com. These include...

• Leader G1 Megatron
• Leader Armada Megatron
• Voyager Motormaster
• Legends Blackjack
• Legends Huffer
• Deluxe Air Raid
• Deluxe Breakdown
• Deluxe Dead End
• Dleuxe Offroad
• In addition, we also get a few more glimpses at Menasor himself

And more! Check it after the break!

Original Source: New Transformers Combiner Wars Promotional Photos at Hasbro.com - Leader Megatrons And More @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Matty @ TFW2005.com

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A couple of videos have been uploaded to YouTube of the Robots In Disguise show opening. So far two have been found, one being around 20 seconds in length, the second being over 40 seconds. Both videos reveal show clips, the theme music, and a short introduction to the Autobot team of robots and humans. At this time we're not sure if anything will change once the show premiers in North America come February.

Check out the videos below and let us know what you think!

Original Source: Robots In Disguise (2015) Show Openers @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The official Transformers Facebook page has updated with a new Hasbro Designer Desk piece, charting the development of Combiner Wars Skydive. This one, as with previous ones Hasbro has posted recently, charts Skydive's development from early sketch to grey model to final product, along with showing a glimpse of the color sheet.

Check it out at the link above, or attached to this post.

Also if you missed it, be sure to check out our awesome in-hand gallery of Combiner Wars Skydive.

Original Source: Combiner Wars Skydive Production Designs @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

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Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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The good stuff keeps rolling in for the new Transformers show, Robots in Disguise! Via TFClub and TFW2005 member Freccia, we have the complete cast listings for the first 13 episodes of the show. As well as the core cast, who we learned of at the New York Comic Con, we know that Roger Craig Smith will be lending his voice talents to several characters, along with Frank Stallone (that's the brother of Sylvester Stallone) as Thunderhoof, and Jim Cummings as Clampdown. Surprisingly, while Peter Cullen reprises his role as Optimus Prime, he is only credited in a handful of episodes - looks like all of you who wished for a "Prime and Megatron free series" may be getting your wish, at least for these 13 episodes.

We've posted the full cast list - along with the episodes that they are credited for where appropriate - after the break. Naturally, this information has a fair few spoilers - proceed with caution!

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Cast List and Voice Actors for the first 13 episodes @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.

[TFW2005]

Originally posted by: Sol Fury @ TFW2005.com

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Via Smyths Toys and Merlin.pl, we now have official stock images of the new Robots in Disguise Three Step Changer Optimus Prime in robot mode to go with the alternate mode and in-package images we had seen previously. Three Step Optimus is a much bulkier version of the character - but arguably this better reflects the fact that Optimus is a big 'bot.

Check out the images attached to this post - we've also included the alternate mode and in-box images for reference.

Original Source: Robots in Disguise Three Step Changer Optimus Prime Robot Mode Images @ Transformers - TFW2005.com.